Adjunct Chef Instructor of Culinology

Adjunct Chef Instructor of Culinology

Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification

Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union: 209:
Inter Faculty Organization

City: Marshall

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Part time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $38,586.00 - $

Teach Culinary Arts Fundamentals and Advanced Culinary Arts during the academic year. In these classes, students will learn professional culinary techniques, culinary terminology, basic cooking principles, as well as intermediate-level processes in culinary arts and food production.

This appointment date for this position begins the Academic Year of .

Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.

• Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Education, or a closely related field. Individuals with equivalent preparation or experience comparable to a master’s degree in a food-related area may also be considered.

• ACF or RCA certification (e.g., Certified Research Chef)
• Executive or Head Chef experience
• Teaching experience in a classroom setting

Submission of resume and official transcripts are required in order to be considered for this position. If available, please also provide any professional certificates.

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre‑tax medical and dental expense (with roll‑over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

We promote the health and well‑being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Southwest Minnesota State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender in education programs and activities. SMSU maintains compliance with the federal Title IX law, Minnesota statute § 135.A.15 (Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy), and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustee’s, 1B.3 Sexual Misconduct policy and 1B.3.1 Response to Sexual Violence and Title IX Sexual Harassment procedure. For a comprehensive review of the aforementioned federal, state, system, and university policies, please go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

SMSU is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the affirmative action office. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

Desired

Start Date:

08-25-2026

Position End Date: 09-01-2026

Close Date: 11-04-2025